Ayobamiji Komolafe

3 weeks ago | newtelegraphng.com | Francis Ogbuagu |Ayobamiji Komolafe

Traders at Ekae Market in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, mostly women, took to the streets on Thursday to protest the Local Government’s plan to demolish the market. The traders expressed deep concern over the short notice given for the demolition and pleaded with the Edo State Government to intervene and protect their livelihoods. Speaking at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Center in Benin City, Mrs.

3 weeks ago | newtelegraphng.com | Abdulwahab Isa |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has pledged its support for enforcing compliance with government guidelines and circulars on the execution of constituency projects. The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Babatunde Ogunjimi, gave the assurance when he received the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr. Onwusoro Maduka Ihemelandu, during a courtesy visit in Abuja.

3 weeks ago | newtelegraphng.com | Sola Adeyemo |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde, traditional rulers, the Local Organising Committee (LOC), and other dignitaries whose presence and support made his coronation ceremony colourful and memorable. In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity at the palace, Bode Durojaiye, Oba Owoade conveyed his appreciation through a formal letter to all who participated in the historic event.

4 weeks ago | newtelegraphng.com | Chukwu David |Ayobamiji Komolafe

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday criticised the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, for downplaying the Senate’s proposed Security Summit, warning that such comments could spark a rift between the Executive and Legislature. Akpabio made the remarks after Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele informed the chamber of Badaru’s assertion that the planned summit was “unnecessary.”“If Defence has any issue with the Senate’s resolution, it shouldn’t be expressed in the market,” Akpabio said.

4 weeks ago | newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for the adoption of community-focused strategies to tackle poverty and social inequality in Nigeria. Abbas made the call during the inauguration of the House Committee on Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA)/NG-CARES at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. He was represented at the event by the Minority Whip, Isiaka Ibrahim.